Voodoo Child
Ang?lique Kidjo Lyrics
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And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
Chop it down with the edge of my hand
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island
Might even raise just a little sand
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I said, I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one
And don't be late, don't be late
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
I'm a voodoo child
The song "Voodoo Child" by Angélique Kidjo is a cover of Jimi Hendrix's classic "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)." The lyrics speak of a person with immense power and ability, capable of standing up to a mountain and chopping it down with their bare hand. This person is referred to as a "Voodoo Child," suggesting a mystical or supernatural quality to their abilities.
The song then takes a more personal turn, as the singer addresses someone they may have inconvenienced. They promise to return the time they've taken from them, but also suggest that if they don't meet again in this world, they'll see them in the next one. The refrain, repeating the line "I'm a voodoo child," suggests that this person's power and otherworldly qualities are as much a part of them as their very identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
I am standing next to a mountain, ready to accomplish a difficult task.
And I chop it down with the edge of my hand
I am so powerful, I can cut down this mountain with just my hand.
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island
After completing that difficult task, I can also create something new and beautiful out of what was destroyed.
Might even raise just a little sand
I can do all of this with ease and finesse, without causing any more harm than necessary.
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
These incredible abilities are a result of my identity as a voodoo child.
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
My power is undeniable and even recognized by a higher power.
I didn't mean to take you up all your sweet time
I apologize if I've taken up a lot of your time with my boasting.
I'll give it right back to you one of these days
I promise to make it up to you soon.
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
If we never see each other again in this lifetime,
Then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one
I believe in an afterlife where we can reunite and continue our connection.
And don't be late, don't be late
Don't miss the opportunity to see me again in the next life.
'Cause I'm a voodoo child
Even in the afterlife, my identity and power as a voodoo child will persist.
Lord knows I'm a voodoo child
The recognition of my power extends beyond this lifetime and into the next.
I'm a voodoo child
I am proud of my identity as a voodoo child and embrace all that it entails.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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